April 10 to April 20: 7 Holidays for Indian Stock Market Out of 11 Trading Sessions
10 Apr, 2025 10:44 IST|Sakshi Post
Stock Market Holidays in April 2025
April 10 to April 20: 7 Days Holidays for Indian Stock Market
7 Out of 11 Trading Sessions Holiday in This Week - April 10 to April 20
April 2025 Brings a Breather for Stock Market Participants with Three Key Holidays
As the new financial year kicks off, April 2025 is offering a welcome pause for stock market participants, thanks to three major holidays: Mahavir Jayanti on April 10, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14, and Good Friday on April 18. Amidst global economic jitters and market volatility, these breaks come at an opportune time for traders, investors, and analysts to reset, reflect, and recalibrate their strategies.
Stock Market Holidays in April 2025
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on the following dates:
Thursday, April 10 – Mahavir Jayanti
Monday, April 14 – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday, April 18 – Good Friday
These holidays apply to all segments, including equity, derivatives, and currency markets.
Two Long Weekends to Unwind
April also delivers two extended weekends, offering a perfect window for market players to unwind:
April 12–14 (Saturday to Monday): Long weekend courtesy of Ambedkar Jayanti on Monday
April 18–20 (Friday to Sunday): Long weekend due to Good Friday
With global cues creating uncertainty—highlighted by recent developments like U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements—these market pauses offer much-needed breathing room for stakeholders to step back and strategize.
What’s Next: Key Market Holidays for the Rest of 2025
Beyond April, several more market holidays are lined up throughout the year. Here’s a look at the upcoming closures:
May 1 (Thursday): Maharashtra Day
August 15 (Friday): Independence Day
August 27 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2 (Thursday): Gandhi Jayanti
October 21–22 (Tuesday–Wednesday): Diwali Holidays
November 5 (Wednesday): Prakash Gurpurb
December 25 (Thursday): Christmas
These breaks not only offer a chance to pause but also present valuable opportunities for investors to realign portfolios and prepare for the next leg of the financial journey.
